In a house that has a rustic aesthetic, nothing drives the atmosphere home quite like a wonderfully weathered homemade farm table. Of course, because farm houses are all historically decorated so differently, with lots of personal touches and kitschy details, there are just about countless ways to make a farmhouse table of your own. We’ve been toying with the idea of taking that challenge on ourselves lately, so we’ve spent a lot of time researching techniques and styles to ensure we make something we really love.
Just in case you’d like to try making your very own farmhouse inspired table as well, here are 15 of the best designs and most helpful tutorials that we’ve come across so far in our search!
1. Three part rustic table
Have you got some woodworking experience but you know that building an entire table of your own from scratch will still be quite a challenge for you? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at this tutorial outlined in detail by
2. Light wood picnic table
In our grandparents’ old farmhouse, the main dining area was filled by an old wooden picnic table. This might have become the kind of piece you’d normally see outside at parks now, but back then it was better for fitting a large, busy family at during big dinners with lots of dishes.
3. Natural top with painted legs
Are you the kind of DIY enthusiast who is constantly torn between your love for natural wood and finishes but also your appreciation for colours and a good tone pop in decor schemes? Then we have a feeling you’ll adore the way
4. Wide stained wood picnic table
Just in case you’re very interested in the indoor picnic table style indeed but you’re just not sure the light wood works for you, or perhaps you’d prefer a wider table because you’ve got the space to work with, here’s another fantastic tutorial from
5. Natural top with decorative legs
What if you’re actually looking for a piece that has a slightly more ornate style than some of the things you’ve seen? After all, “farmhouse” doesn’t always have to mean weathered or visually upcycled. Instead, take a look at how
6. Stunning contrast table
Are you finding yourself quite interested indeed in these well contrasted pieces but you’re just not sure you’ve seen the one for you quite yet? Then maybe you’d like to follow a design that contrasts even more. Check out how
7. Farmhouse table with benches or chairs
Are you looking for a farmhouse table that’s undoubtable in its style but a little bit customizable to your space and needs as well? In that case, we think you’ll get along quite well indeed with something like this awesome table from
8. Reclaimed wood table
Does an explicitly rustic, super weathered looking table actually sound like exactly what you’re hoping to make because that’s the kind of table you remember eating around at the family farm when you were a little kid? Then we think you’ll get a lot of inspiration and guidance from the tutorial and materials guide outlined in detail on
9. Cross braced farmhouse picnic table
Maybe you have a very large, boisterous family and you know that your furniture goes through a lot of wear and tear? Then you might benefit from making something that has a little more support built in. That’s why we’d suggest taking a look at the way
10. DIY bevel legged table with matching benches
Are you actually so interested in the idea of making a natural topped table with decorative legs that you can’t help wondering what matching benches that clearly mimic that scheme too must look like? Then we’d absolutely suggest taking a look at how
11. Rustic farmhouse coffee table
Believe it or not, full sized dining tables aren’t the only kind of farmhouse inspired tables you can make and display in your home! We’re also massive fans of rustic looking, homemade wooden tables in smaller iterations as well, like this DIY farmhouse coffee table outlined step by step for you by
12. X-braced table and benches
Did we actually catch your attention when we started talking about reinforced tables and benches with braces but the look of the previous design was showed you, where the braces sit on the ends, just isn’t for you? Then we’d suggest directing your attention to the way
13. Chalk paint farmhouse side table
In the category of other kinds of tables you can make besides dining tables, here’s a fantastic, lightly weathered looking side table design for your consideration! We love the way
14. High gloss polished table and bench
Just because you’re making yourself a table that has a farmhouse aesthetic to it doesn’t mean it has to be all weathered edges and rough wood finish! We’re actually huge fans of the way
15. Farmhouse coffee table with wheels
Just in case you loved the idea of making yourself a farmhouse coffee table but you’re not sure the previous design we showed you was quite the one for you, here’s an alternative that’s a bit of a statement piece and actually a lot of fun to make! Check out how
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